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John Andrews, Identity Theft

Glenn Balfour, A Step-by-Step Introduction to New Testament Greek

Glenn Balfour has taught New Testament Greek at Mattersey Hall since 1990. Over the last five years he has gradually developed his own set of notes and teaching methods for this at times difficult and complex subject. The culmination of this is the publication by Mattersey Hall of a new and exciting New Testament Greek textbook, A Step-by-Step Introduction to New Testament Greek. The book may be purchased from Mattersey Hall for £20.00 (plus p&p).

This is what the eminent scholar and author Dr. John Drane writes about the book: 'A Step-by-Step Introduction to New Testament Greek is accessible for students who begin their study of New Testament Greek not only with no previous knowledge of Greek, but no understanding of classical English grammar either. I am happy to commend this book to both teachers and students. It will stretch the minds of both, and enhance the experience of studying the New Testament in its original language.'

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William K Kay & Anne E Dyer, Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies: A Reader

The Pentecostal and Charismatic movement is one of the miracles of the 20th century. Without government support, without an advertising campaign, often without the notice of journalists and academics, and sometimes in the face of persecution and ridicule, this religious movement has spread its message around the world and now attracts in the region of 500 million people. Many of its original and formative documents are unknown and out of print. Here, in this unique collection, are samples of the original writings by Pentecostals and Charismatics from the last 100 years.

This Reader examines the historical beginnings of Pentecostalism and its diversification over the course of a century, allowing students of Pentecostal and Charismatic Studies, for the first time, to examine for themselves, the original writings of key figures from the movement – these papers until now were out of print, unpublished, or held in specialist archives. Extracts are contextualised by the editors, and chosen to illustrate turning points in the movement’s history, as well as highlighting key figures and representing Pentecostal and
Charismatic traditions.

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John Andrews, Moving Beyond Mediocrity

As we seek to move from one level of development to another, from a small place to a something bigger, from containment to expansion or from average to excellence, the journey necessary to accomplish this will almost certainly carry with it the 'violence' of discomfort, the tremors of change and the challenge of living beyond the confines of our previous experience.

Moving Beyond Mediocrity is a book written to help us negotiate such a journey. Too many want to arrive at destinations of success cheaply and easily. They want glory without pain, recognition without rejection, prosperity without generosity and as much success with as few shakes as possible. However, as someone once said, ‘there are no short-cuts to anywhere that’s worth going.’ Though God’s plans for us are hope-filled and glorious, the journey to them will not be without turbulence. The serious pilgrim seeks to understand this truth and settle it within them once and for all.

Moving Beyond Mediocrity is available from the college
for just £6.99 plus p&p.

Bible and Mission: A Conversion between Biblical Studies and Missiology

Edited by Rollin G. Grams, I. Howard Marshall, Peter F. Penner and Robin Routledge (Schwarzenfeld: Neufeld Verlag, 2008)

In the narrow orientations in theological education, we seldom find a meaningful conversation between the different departments. However, it is vital to bridge between the various areas of study and to listen to research work done in the other “camp”. This book is an attempt to contribute to the conversation between Missiology and Biblical Studies.

1. Mission and Covenant in the Old Testament – Robin Routledge
2. Some Geographical and Intertextual Dimensions of Matthew’s Mission Theology – Rollin G. Grams
3. The Use of the Book of Acts in Mission Theology and Praxis – Peter F. Penner
4. Paul’s Mission According to Romans – I. Howard Marshall
5. Reconciliation as a Missiological Category for Social Engagement: A Pauline Perspective from Romans 12:1-21 – Corneliu Constanteanu
6. The Personification of Righteousness within a Metaphoric and Narratorial Setting: A Perspective on the Content of Paul’s Proclamation of the Gospel – David Southall
7. The Status and Calling of Strangers and Exiles: Mission According to First Peter – Christoph Stenschke
8. Missions, the Judgment of God, and the Centrality of Scripture – A Response to David Macdonald Paton from 2 Peter – Scott Hafemann
9. How a Missiologist Utilizes the Bible – J. Andrew Kirk
10. The Bible, the Qur’an and Mission – David W. Shenk

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Robin Routledge, Old Testament Theology: A thematic approach

(Nottingham: Apollos, 2008)

Numerous useful books on Old Testament theology are now available. However, they often give too much information - or too little. Some can seem large, and daunting to the ordinary student or pastor, and because of their layout, information may be hard to access. Others take a more introductory approach and do not deal with many of the theological issues and questions that the Old Testament raises.

Robin Routledge's aim is to bridge this gap.

He provides a substantial overview of the central issues and themes in Old Testament theology in the main body of the text, with more detailed discussion and references for further reading in the footnotes

His purpose is to examine the theological significance of the various texts in their wider canonical context, noting unity and coherence within the Old Testament (and to some extent between the Old and New Testaments), whilst also being aware of diversity. A brief outline of the relationship between exegesis and biblical theology within the overall task of interpreting and applying biblical material is given in the first chapter.

His hope as a Christian minister is that, while this volume has grown out of a teaching context, and is intended for students, it will also be of benefit to others who want to take the theological content of the Old Testament seriously, and to apply its message to the life and ministry of the church today.

Contents

1. Approaches to Old Testament theology
2. God and the gods
3. God and creation
4. God and his people: (1) election and covenant
5. God and his people: (2) worship and sacrifice
6. God and his people: (3) receiving instructions
7. God and his people: (4) kingship in Israel
8. God and his people: (5) ethics and ethical questions
9. God and the future
10. God and the nations

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John Andrews, The real F Word

“Forgiveness is one of the greatest words in any language and it remains one of the most emotively powerful in the Kingdom of God, positioned as it is at the very heart of God’s message to the world. Without the rudder of forgiveness we are at the mercy of the storms. Without the treasure of forgiveness we are impoverished and bankrupt and without the presence of forgiveness we are alone, with only our pain and disappointment for company. Our world needs the real F word like never before and forgiveness calls for our attention, hoping for an audience and desperate for an opportunity. Given a chance, this one word, this gloriously offensive word can change us as individuals and the world we inhabit. If we dare to embrace it we will see its power at work.”

Endorsements – John Mosey... “I believe that in reading this book you will find answers to the many questions that present themselves when faced with the business of forgiving. You might even find a challenge that could change your life.” Rev John Mosey whose daughter Helga was killed in the Lockerbie disaster in 1988

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